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La Roche University

LRU

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-5898

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivate

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

La Roche University is a private institution in Pittsburgh with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1140, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 786 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,341 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,972.

Established
1963
Motto
Ad Lucem Per Amorem
Mascot
Red Hawk
Type
Private
Conference
Division III ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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78%Acceptance
1140SAT Avg
786Students
11:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$52,341Earnings 10yr
$21,972Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

La Roche University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1140

Reading & WritingMid: 545
550640
MathMid: 518
505595

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1140

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,120
Room & Board$13,268
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$45,623
Average Net Price$21,972
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,477
$30–48K$15,334
$48–75K$19,339
$75–110K$22,819
$110K+$28,932

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,972

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

74.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,470

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
786
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 6%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 17%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.7%
Freshman Retention72.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,308
8 Years$50,414
10 Years$52,341

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,100
Men
$48,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Redhawks

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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